After an academic year spent exploring efficiencies and identifying areas where money could be saved, the University of Iowa’s Revenue and Efficiencies Strategic Plan Action and Resource Committee is moving into the implementation phase. more

Iowa gardeners looking to add bright foliage, bold flowers and a tropical feel can turn to tender perennials for fast-growing seasonal impact. more

An Eldridge man was arrested Thursday morning following a report of an assault on an elderly woman. more

The North Scott Educational Foundation held its annual Scholarship Night Wednesday, April 29, celebrating 40 years of presenting financial awards to North Scott students. more

Elmer “Happy” and Evelyn Schlunsen gave an incredible legacy to the North Scott Educational Foundation. What began as a gift of $20,000 in stock to the Foundation in 2006, grew exponentially over the years and eventually culminated in a bequest of more than $1.9 million following Evelyn’s death. This year, the Foundation was able to present an additional $40,000 in scholarships to North Scott seniors, ensuring that every student who submitted a completed application received an award. more

The beginnings were humble. The results have been immeasurable. more

On a state champion per capita basis, Donahue has a case to be called the wrestling capital of Iowa. more

There is a saying in life that nothing is perfect. more

Athletic Hall of Fame genes run in the Huber family. more

The bylaws of the North Scott Hall of Fame state that athletes only gain eligibility 10 years after their graduation. more

The North Scott Hall of Excellence returns this year and welcomes three new members. more

There are big changes on the horizon for the Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce, as executive director Tabbitha Kramer and member engagement coordinator Heather Khoury both announced Friday they’ll be leaving to pursue other endeavors. more

Longtime Walcott football coach and athletic director Dennis Johns died last Tuesday, just two weeks after the Davenport school district announced Walcott K–8 football field would be renamed in his honor. more

Scott County Republicans nearly ousted Chair Chuck Brockmann and Vice Chair Steve Stoltenberg in a pair of votes called last week. more

The Eldridge Police Department welcomed its newest officer during a swearing-in ceremony at Monday’s city council meeting. more

The Eldridge City Council plans to move forward with the sale of the Eldridge Community Center. more

At a recent meeting of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency, Eldridge mayor Scott Campbell and other area mayors learned that many residents have recently become more “vocal” about their frustrations regarding weather sirens. more

Princeton severed its well on Lost Grove Road from the municipal drinking water supply in September 2024, when nitrate concentrations first breached 10 mg/L. more

An administrative decision allowing a construction of a solar farm to proceed in Cerro Gordo County has opponents of a rural Scott County power plant on high alert. more

The Walcott Fire Department’s annual steak fry returns Saturday, May 16. more